Present above to nearest Nebraska state patrol location
Valid for 3 years
All concealed handguns require a license/permit for Nebraska residents. Non-residents need to have a license/permit from a state that Nebraska honors.
More information on Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL), as well as what each license type can do, can be found on our FFL home page.
We also have a very helpful
FFL search tool if you want to search by postal code, state, business name, or even license number.
Does Nebraska Require a Background Check to purchase a Firearm?
No, Nebraska does not have a state law that requires a background check prior to the sale of a firearm,
but federal law requires all federally licensed firearm dealers to perform a background check before any sale of a firearm.
Owning a firearm in Nebraska
Does Nebraska have a Gun Free Zone law?
Yes, Nebraska has a defined list of gun free zones:
A Courthouse
Schools
Police stations
Jail
Churches
Hospitals/emergency rooms
Political events
Athletic events
Financial institutions
Post offices
Military bases
Does Nebraska Require a Safety Course to own a Firearm?
You are only required to take a firearm safety course under certain circumstances in Nebraska.
Approved handgun training courses
[Detailed list of approved instructors by county:] (https://statepatrol.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/chp_instructors_for_website_11-10.pdf)
[28-1203.: Transportation or possession of machine guns, short rifles, or shotguns] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1203)
[28-1204.: Unlawful possession of a handgun] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1204)
[28-1204.01.: Unlawful transfer of a firearm to a juvenile] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1204.01)
[28-1204.04.: Unlawful possession of a firearm at a school] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1204.04)
[28-1204.05.: Unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited juvenile] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1204.05)
[28-1205.: Use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1205)
[28-1206.: Possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1206)
[28-1207.: Possession of a defaced firearm] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1207)
[28-1208.: Defacing a firearm] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1208)
[28-1212.01: Unlawful discharge of a firearm] (https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-1212.01)